AMD Athlon 64 3800+ 2.4GHz CPU Boxed - ADA3800CWBOX Socket AM2 Orleans New NOS
Critical Item Specifics
• Condition: New Other (see details)
• Brand: AMD
• Processor Model: AMD Athlon 64 3800+ (Orleans Core) [image_PZKhMs.png, image_i-XKTi.png]
• Clock Speed: 2.40 GHz (3800+ Performance Rating) [image_PZKhMs.png]
• Processor Socket: Socket AM2 (940 Pin) [image_PZKhMs.png, image_i-XKTi.png]
• L2 Cache: 512 KB
• Bus Speed: 1000 MHz (2000 MT/s HyperTransport Link)
• Part Number (OPN Code): ADA3800CWBOX [image_Bo1tv2.png]
• Core Code / Stepping: LEBAF [image_PZKhMs.png]
• UPC: 730143241182 [image_un0_S2.png]
🌟 Heritage Warehouse Stock:
This item is part of a large batch of legacy inventory inherited from an old computer storefront that closed its doors years ago [image_0Um7li.png]. It has been safely stored in a climate-controlled, smoke-free backroom environment for decades.
📦 Item Condition:
Genuine AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Socket AM2 Retail Boxed Processor Kit [image_0Um7li.png]. This is a rare, pristine New Old Stock (NOS) vintage processor kit from the transition generation of early 64-bit desktop builds.
• 100% Unopened Factory Sealed Content: The green factory security seal strip across the upper edge remains completely unbroken, intact, and firmly adhered [image_HxFae_, image_Bo1tv2.png]. The Orleans-core CPU chip and its corresponding original matching AMD factory boxed cooling heatsink/fan assembly remain completely untouched, zero-hour, and permanently sealed within the internal staging plastic matrix (visible through the clear front verification window [image_PZKhMs.png, image_QuLEqQ.png]).
• Please Note Box Cosmetic Flaws: The original cardboard retail box has significant handwritten orange/red felt marker identification text detailing the CPU specs across the front and side faces ("3800+" and "Sec-AM2") [image_QuLEqQ.png, image_i-XKTi.png]. The package features light vintage shelf edge wear and an initial stock sorting mark on the front corner panel [image_Jfa6y-, image_0Um7li.png].
⚠️ RETRO COMPATIBILITY & ARCHITECTURE DISCLAIMER — PLEASE READ:
• Legacy Socket AM2 Interface: This is a legacy 2006 desktop processor built for the Socket AM2 platform [image_PZKhMs.png, image_QuLEqQ.png]. It WILL NOT fit or function in later Socket AM3, AM4, or AM5 motherboard configurations, nor is it backward compatible with earlier 90nm platforms like Socket 939 or Socket 754.
• Orleans Core DDR2 Memory Requirements: This specific 3800+ "CW" variant features an integrated memory controller hardwired exclusively for DDR2 desktop memory modules up to DDR2-800 speeds. Ensure your vintage motherboard platform (such as NVIDIA nForce 500 series, AMD 690G, or VIA K8M890) and installed system RAM configuration match this specific architectural generation.
• Buyer Technical Responsibility: Please consult your retro motherboard's manual and CPU support matrix to ensure full compatibility prior to purchasing. No technical configuration or hardware installation assistance is provided.
• Value Retention Note: Because this item holds its primary premium value to technology preservationists due to its sealed status, returns cannot be accepted if the clear/green factory security sticker seal is cut, sliced, or peeled back by the buyer [image_Bo1tv2.png].
• Fraud Prevention: To safeguard transactions against processor swapping, chip harvesting, or fraudulent component return schemes, the factory production batch serialization code (S/N: S100521A70073), the retail barcode blocks, and the internal component configurations have been thoroughly logged, photographed, and recorded prior to shipping [image_Bo1tv2.png].
* Multiple Items Note: If this listing contains multiple items and you are interested in purchasing an individual item separately, please contact the seller to discuss availability and pricing.
* Legacy Fabric/Cloth Condition: Due to the age of vintage and legacy New Old Stock (NOS) items, cloth, fabric, rubber, foam, or similar materials may experience dry rotting, deterioration, brittleness, or other age-related degradation despite the item being unused.
* Box condition: Packaging may show minor wear, small marks, or old store price tags due to long-term storage, but this does not affect the product itself.
* 🏷️ Labels/markings: Items were previously in retail stores, so some may carry original price tags or retailer labels, reflecting their authenticity as legacy/new old stock.
* 🔋 Battery note: Because these are older stock items, batteries may have reduced performance or may require replacement, which is normal for NOS products.
* ✅ Product checks: All items are brand new; boxes were carefully opened only to verify contents. Products remain complete, unused, and in excellent condition.
